2004 House Bill 5464

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To establish for purposes of granting workers compensation benefits a presumption that cases of certain types of cancer contracted by non-volunteer firefighters arose out of and in the course of employment, unless there is evidence to the contrary, and unless the person is a consistent cigarette smoker.

Referred to the Committee on Employee Relations, Training, and Safety